The flavor of earth in wine of Northern Cape
Discover the of Northern Cape wines revealing the of earth flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
More information on of Northern Cape flavors
The wine region of Northern Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Orange River Cellars or the Domaine Broad Valley produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Northern Cape are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Pinot noir and Pinotage, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Northern Cape often reveals types of flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, red fruit or vegetal.
In the mouth of Northern Cape is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 7 estates and châteaux in the of Northern Cape, producing 19 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Northern Cape go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor d'earth of Northern Cape?
- Cabernet-sauvignonIn 2% of wines with flavor d'earth
- TannatIn 1% of wines with flavor d'earth
- ColombardIn 1% of wines with flavor d'earth
- Petit verdotIn 1% of wines with flavor d'earth
- MerlotIn 1% of wines with flavor d'earth
- TempranilloIn 1% of wines with flavor d'earth
- Chenin blancIn 1% of wines with flavor d'earth
- Ruby-cabernetIn 1% of wines with flavor d'earth
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